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HB 4051

Pasco County Mosquito Control District, Pasco County

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Randy Maggard and 2 co-sponsors

HB 4051 restructures Pasco County's mosquito control district governance, affecting public health vector management and local funding or administrative authority.

Chapter No. 2025-242
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Bill Summary · HB 4051

Legislative bill overview

HB 4051 establishes or modifies the governance and operational structure of the Pasco County Mosquito Control District in Florida. The bill appears to address district management, potentially including taxing authority, board composition, or service delivery mechanisms specific to Pasco County's mosquito control operations.

Why is this important

Mosquito control districts directly affect public health by managing disease vectors like dengue fever, Zika virus, and West Nile virus. Changes to district governance or funding can influence the effectiveness and cost of mosquito suppression programs that protect residents and visitors across a county.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms – Whether the bill imposes new or modified property taxes/fees on residents and businesses to support district operations
  • Board accountability – Questions about who controls district decisions, appointment processes, and oversight authority relative to county government
  • Service scope and equity – Whether the reorganization affects which areas receive mosquito control services or at what quality levels across different neighborhoods

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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